On this Juneteenth, StorySlam Oakland celebrates with true stories from ordinary people (and a few pro storytellers) on the theme: Ethnically Ambiguous. The theme may be interpreted however you want. Hosted by StorySlam’s ethnically ambiguous Exchange Student, Inanc K. Our headliner is Don Reed.

Don grew up in Oakland and has been an actor, comic, show producer and storyteller. He has been honored as NPR Snap Judgment Storyteller of the Year. He worked at The Tonight Show with Jay Leno for many years as the opening act – warm up comedian – yes, he was essentially the fluffer. He also loves dogs and cats. Just Google “Don Reed Comedian” and you will be sufficiently impressed.

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StorySlam Oakland is Oakland's longest-running true storytelling show, where people tell short and true stories from their lives. Or just listen and laugh. The theme changes every month. This month the theme is Ethnically Ambiguous. You can tell any story about yourself that touches on the theme in some way.

HOW THE SHOW WORKS:

Anybody can put their name in the hat for a chance to tell their true, personal story on the theme.

Storytellers will be mostly picked at random from the names in the hat. We may have one or two special picked guests. We usually have time for 8 to 10 open-mic storytellers. We also present one or two Featured Storytellers from our wonderful storytelling community. These are people who have won awards at various shows, or just are known to us for their great storytelling style and charisma. The Featured Storytellers tell true, personal stories, but a little longer than the open-mic'ers. This month's featured storyteller is Don Reed

There is excellent food and drink available from the Sound Room cafe.

The venue is wheelchair accessible. There will be one intermission.

No pressure! Just have fun. There is no voting and no judging.

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